Aleksandar Mitrovic has told Newcastle United that he wants to leave the club in the January transfer window.

Mitrovic - speaking to the publication Zurnal - says he has given up hope of earning a first team berth and wants to leave the Magpies for pastures new.

After being overlooked in recent weeks, Mitrovic said: “I have persistently waited for the chance over the past months and I do not welcome it.

“I’m sorry, after all, I loved Newcastle but it’s time for me to look more myself, to find the best solution for my career. I tried to be honest with myself and my team-mates at every training (session) and in matches.